Children: Obesity

Debate between Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Baroness Walmsley

Tuesday 12th January 2016 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Walmsley (LD)]

My Lords—

[Baroness Finlay of Llandaff (CB)]

Can the Minister outline what is being done specifically in relation to women in pregnancy, given that excessive weight gained in pregnancy, which is often linked to the phrase “eating for two”, is very difficult to lose afterwards, particularly if women do not breastfeed? Moreover, postnatal depression can itself be a cause of excessive eating after delivery of the baby, causing the maintenance or even aggravation of obesity. That requires specific services to target these women.